Here's where JCPS students can get free school supplies ahead of 2024-25 year

Summer break for Jefferson County Public School students is coming to an end as school will start again in a couple of weeks.

To help students get ready for the year, which begins Thursday, Aug. 8. for JCPS students, numerous schools and organizations are holding school supply giveaways for those in need. Students must be present to receive supplies. Quantities are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supplies are free and vary at each site.

Here are some events, in date order, where you can get free school supplies ahead of the 2024-25 JCPS school season.

Know a place we missed? Send a note to features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com

JULY 20

Valley High School

WHAT: School supply drive-through event.

WHERE: 10200 Dixie Highway

WHEN: 9-11 a.m.

McFerran Academy

WHAT: Kindergarten Ready Fest. Supplies for kindergarten students.

WHERE: 1900 S. 7th St

WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon

Theta Omega Center

WHAT: School supplies, food and produce (while supplies last)

WHERE: 2422 W. Chestnut St.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

JULY 27

Hazelwood Elementary School

WHAT: School supplies.

WHERE: 1325 Bluegrass Ave.

WHEN: 9-11 a.m.

Westport Middle School

WHAT: School supplies. Drive-through event.

WHERE: 8100 Westport Road

WHEN: 9-11 a.m.

Hikes Point Church

WHAT: School supplies, haircuts, and household supplies.

WHERE: 2601 Hikes Lane

WHEN: 9-11:30 p.m.

Foster Academy

WHAT: School supplies.

WHERE: 1401 S. 41st St.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon

Unity Jam - Back-to-School Event

WHAT: Children will receive a free backpack with school supplies (while supplies last) donated by employees of Norton Healthcare. There will also be health screenings and wellness information, community resources, games, activities and light snacks.

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana, Newburg Club, 5020 E. Indian Trail

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shawnee Christian Health Center

WHAT: School supplies.

WHERE: 234 Amy Ave.

WHEN: 1-5 p.m.

AUG. 3

Lighthouse Academy at Newburg

WHAT: School supplies, free school and sports physicals

WHERE: 5312 Shepherdsville Road

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

WHAT: School supplies.

WHERE: 1503 Rangeland Road

WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon

Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center & Life Development Corporation

WHAT: School supplies.

WHERE: 324 E. Broadway

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

AUG. 4

New Birth Church at Cane Run Elementary

WHAT: School supplies and free haircuts.

WHERE: 3951 Cane Run Road

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Stephen Church

WHAT: School supplies, health screenings, games and food.

WHERE: 1018 S. 15th St.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meyzeek Middle School

WHAT: School supplies, free haircuts, and mental health resources.

WHERE: 828 S. Jackson St.

WHEN: 2-6 p.m.

Reach Features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.